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Close up image of a dragonfly on a water lily

Dragonflies rest on Lotus poles, North China

A closeup shot of the dragonfly laying eggs in a pond in Cambridgeshire

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A male and female Green Darner Dragonfly (Anax junius) on an Amazon Giant Waterlily (Victoria amazonica). The male is holding a female between her eyes and pronotum, while she deposits her eggs in the water. Their reflection is seen in the water. The green darner is also known as; common green darner, snake doctor, darning needle, or simply dragonfly.

Picured a pair of lesser emperor laying eggs in the pond.

Male blue dasher dragonfly, Pachydiplax longipennis, on pink water lily.

Red-veined Meadowhawk dragonfly resting on a broad leafed plant in a small pond.Taken in Scotts Valley, California, USA.

Green Dragonfly on Waterlily pad in Indianapolis, Indiana, US

The image captures two dragonflies mid-flight above a tranquil pond dotted with green water lilies. The focus on the dragonflies against the blurred background of lily pads and water surface highlights their delicate wing structure and the grace of their flight, making this moment in nature both interesting and relevant for its depiction of wildlife behavior and pond ecosystem.

Curly lotus leaves in the pond, North China

Tot 33-37mm, Ab 23-25mm, Hw 29-32mm.Large, broad, club-tailed species, Males often perch on lilypads. They are dark, marked with white highlights on the face, waist and at the tips of the wings and abdomen. This makes identification through binoculars easy.Behavior:Both sexes fly actively over open water, frequently resting on floating vegetation (Nuphar, Nymphaea, Potamogeton), where mating may also take place. Male often raises clubbed tail.Occurrence:Occurrence is scattered and populations are normally rather small. May be abundant locally.Habitat:Pools and lakes with moderate nutrient levels and rich aquatic vegetation.Flight Season: Mid May to early August; most abundant in June.This Picture is made in the Weerribbenn (Overijssel, the Netherlands) in mid June of 2025.

A mating pair of Large Red Damselfly, Pyrrhosoma nymphula, on a water lily leaf in summer.

Background material with a motif of insects in the natural environment

A dragonfly resting on a closed lotus bud surrounded by wide green leaves, captured in natural light and calm water, highlighting the delicate balance of detail and stillness in nature.

Dragonflies on water lily pads with reflections

$Tot 33-37mm, Ab 23-25mm, Hw 29-32mm.\nLarge, broad, club-tailed species, Males often perch on lilypads. They are dark, marked with white highlights on the face, waist and at the tips of the wings and abdomen. This makes identification through binoculars easy.\nBehavior:\nBoth sexes fly actively over open water, frequently resting on floating vegetation (Nuphar, Nymphaea, Potamogeton), where mating may also take place. Male often raises clubbed tail.\nOccurrence:\nOccurrence is scattered and populations are normally rather small. May be abundant locally.\nHabitat:\nPools and lakes with moderate nutrient levels and rich aquatic vegetation.\nFlight Season: \nMid May to early August; most abundant in June.\n\nThis Picture is made in the Weeribben (Overijssel, the Netherlands) in mid June of 2025.$

Dragonfly on the river. Summer picture of aquatic insects

From the dazzling flight of dragonflies to the diligent work of honeybees, insects and spiders play a vital role in maintaining ecological balance. These small creatures support pollination, pest control, and biodiversity, reminding us of the importance of sustainable practices to protect their habitats and ensure a thriving planet for all.Location: Asola , New Delhi (India)

Closeup of a Dragonfly Resting on the Top of a Pink Lotus Flower Bud

pink lotus and dragonfly make heart shape

Dragonfly in water photographed from under water so it´s reflected on the surface creating a art image

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